Linseed Oil?

[mulwyk]

The airport geezer here tells me I should be putting Linseed Oil INSIDE the fuselage frame tubes. Huh?
Is that right? How do I get it in there? Won't that much oil add a lot of weight? Spruce sells a product called Tube Seal. Same stuff?
Bob Gustafson

[Carl Ellis]

Re: Linseed Oil?

The airport geezer here tells me I should be putting Linseed Oil INSIDE the fuselage frame tubes. Huh?
Is that right? How do I get it in there? Won't that much oil add a lot of weight? Spruce sells a product called Tube Seal. Same stuff?
Bob Gustafson

No direct experience but this is what I have read.

*Boiled* linseed oil is to be put inside the tubing when the frame being welded up (or stripped and recovered). The oil doesn't stay. Put it in, let it set overnight, roll the frame to cover the other side. Drain the oil out at a low point, use a screw or weld to close the hole. Keep track of how much you put in and take out. This stuff is extremely flammable if exposed to air. Keep all rags in an airtight container to prevent spontaneous combustion.

Don't know about the Spruce product but may be.

[alwaysoar]

Re: Linseed Oil?

Tube seal is the new way to go. Look in spruce and they will tell how little it actually takes to do a fuselage. The stuff will migrate I think along the tubing.

Ed@BTV VT
TF 527

[Jim Herpst]

Re: Linseed Oil?

I have no experience with what Aircraft Spruce is selling in todays world or at what price etc. What I can tell you is that Taylorcraft used to linseed oil ALL the PREWAR models from what I have been told. (they were all about quality then) IT WORKS!!!!! I have a 1940 BL fuselage that I am using towards a restoration project on the way. My AP/ IA welder had to take out a couple of longerons. HE and I could not believe the absolutely PERFECT condition the pieces coming out were as far as the inside of the tubing. IT LOOKS BRAND NEW (Over 60 Years later!!) They have since been left in an enclosed trailer but with the air now getting to them on both ends GUESS WHAT ?? STILL NO RUST appearing!!! I for one am sold on the Linseed oil. Again over 60 years should be enough proof. These early Taylorcrafts impress me more and more as I am around them. I used to be a BC12D or nothin guy. NO more!! (stil love ALL Taylorcrafts though)

[stormman]

Re: Linseed Oil?

tube seal is a stits product
You know its good
i use it